Who are the biggest surprise teams 2 weeks into 2026-2027 NBA season?
The 2026-2027 NBA season began exactly 2 weeks ago from today. A lot has happened in the league during this 2-week time span. Injuries have taken shape throughout the NBA, but that is not the surprising factor. Success among star players, rookies and contenders has been the largest conversation starter. There have also been plenty of surprise teams when reflecting on this season. With that said, it's time to look at the biggest surprising teams from both the Eastern and Western Conferences. Beginning with the Eastern Conference, there's the Philadelphia 76ers. The Sixers currently sit as the number 1 seed in the conference with a 7-1 record. Their only loss was to last year’s No. 1 seed, the Detroit Pistons. The Sixers were expected to be a championship contender following the additions of LeBron James and Jaylen Brown. It is not a complete surprise that they are a great team, but it is a surprise, as they sit in the tie for best record in the NBA with the Houston Rockets. Team...
